Weekend Projects For Preppers Buzz Feed provides us with 11 weekend projects recommended by the Mountain Man. Some of these projects are ones that can be done at home, but most require you get out of the chair and get out there and try them! I grew up in Minnesota and I have to admit that …
46 Tips to Make Your Dollar go Farther A penny saved is a penny earned was never truer than in today’s economy. Lots of people are beginning to understand that concept with DIY projects, couponing, energy conservation, and creating power alternatives. Making your own products (MIY) is another way to save a dollar! Every journey for anything starts with the …
10 Tips to Stop Wasting Water Water is the most precious resource to life on earth. Everything that lives or grows requires some sort of water. It is one of the first utilities that are knocked out during a disaster and the one that we most prep for knowing that without it we die. We …
Growing Your Vegetables Organically If you would like to grow your Vegetables Organically, this information will help you. One of the things you need to do is to select plants for your garden that will help control insect pests. Certain plants either invite beneficial insects or repel harmful insects. Beneficial insects’ prey on pests that cause …
DIY Potato Vodka and Survival uses for Alcohol Whether you enjoy an occasional cocktail or not, learning how to make your own vodka or other spirits can be a handy survival skill. After the dust settles in a SHTF scenario it becomes an awesome barter item. Not just for those that want to drink it …
Vitamin Deficiencies & the Foods that Prevent Them The featured article speaks specifically to vitamin D deficiency however, the author also talks about foods that prevent a wide variety of vitamin deficiencies. For preppers the natural method of staying healthy through what we eat is critical. We realize medical care, supplements, and many pharmaceuticals will not be …
STARTING YOUR COMPOST PILE With all the rains we’ve had this Spring and early Summer, you should have quite a bit of “Greens” ( grass clippings and prunings from trees ) that you could add to some of the ” Browns ” listed below to ge…t your Compost Pile off to a early start. Anything …
Bio-Gas FAQ & MIY Instructions The state of Florida has put together a pretty good web site on bio-gas. Featured is the question and answer page they have put together. I am surprised that it seems to be a fairly simple process and isn’t used more! The graphic pictured is a nice overview of the …
30 Essentials That should be in Your Vehicle Most of us carry an emergency bag of essentials in our vehicles during inclement weather especially in the northern United States and Canada. However, we should be carrying an emergency bag in our vehicles year round regardless of the climate in your area. Being stranded in a …
DIY Beehive In A Jar With some research on types of bees and the right materials even if you live in an urban area you can have your own beehive and home canned honey! Nature’s own sweetness and one of the most common ingredients in home remedies, unlimited honey would be nice for now and …
